How To Fix ML065 - Evaluation data does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML - Purchasing: Supplier Evaluation

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Evaluation data does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML065 - Evaluation data does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ML065, which states "Evaluation data does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the evaluation of material prices. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary evaluation data for a material in the specified period or for the specified valuation area.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Ledger Data: The material ledger data for the specified material and period may not have been created or posted.
  Incorrect Period: The evaluation might be attempted for a period where no postings have been made.
  Material Not Activated for Material Ledger: The material may not be set up to use the Material Ledger functionality.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area may not be correctly defined or may not have the necessary data.
  Data Deletion: The evaluation data might have been deleted or not yet generated due to configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material is activated for the Material Ledger. You can check this in the material master record under the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Verify Posting Period:
  
  Confirm that you are trying to evaluate data for a period where transactions have been posted. You can check the posting periods in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Post Missing Transactions:
  
  If there are missing transactions for the material in the specified period, ensure that all necessary postings (goods movements, invoices, etc.) have been completed.
  
  
  
  Run Material Ledger Closing:
  
  If you are in a period where the Material Ledger closing has not been executed, run the closing program to generate the necessary evaluation data.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly set up and that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Data Deletion Settings:
  
  Check if there are any data deletion settings that might have removed the evaluation data for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CKM3N (Material Ledger Document) to investigate the material and its postings.
  Material Ledger Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Material Ledger in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under Controlling -> Material Ledger.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the ML065 error.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.